Below you will find helpful and relevant articles that we carefully curate for the benefit of our B.R.A. Retail Members almost every day. Be sure to scroll through the most recent article or use the Search/Lookup feature to find topics and keywords related to articles that may help you to lower costs, increase margins or create more remarkable customer experiences.

“How to Thrive in an Ever-Evolving Retail Landscape” by Lise Wilson via Total Retail plus intro to outstanding window graphics vendor who is providing a very special discount for BRA Retail Members

by admin | Apr 5, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, Merchandising, Retail Economy, Retail Strategy

Credit: Getty Images by Hitoshi Yamada The retail industry has undergone a dramatic transformation in the face of factors such as Amazon.com’s dominance and an uncertain post-pandemic landscape. To stay successful, retailers have had to adapt their stores...

“Spring Break Specialty Retail Report from Florida” by Kari Hamanaka via Shop Eat Surf

by admin | Apr 3, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, Holiday, Industry, News, Retail Economy, Retail Strategy, Skateboard, Surf

Quiet Storm in downtown Fort Lauderdale (top left), inside Island Water Sports (bottom left), and the board room at Nomad Surf Shop (right). Photo by SES. Florida specialty surf and skate shops will see one more big push of traffic flowing through their doors in the...

“Management One Retail Assessment and Audit exclusively available to BRA members during the month of March 2023, at no charge!” by Nico Cabral and Paul Erickson via Management One (BRA Supporting Vendor Partner)

by admin | Mar 31, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, Educational Opportunity, Resources, Retail Economy, Retail Strategy

Who is Management One? Management One is the leading provider of merchandise intelligence, planning, business insights, and education to thousands of independent retailers around the world. For nearly 35 years, M1 has leveraged its ability to collect, process, and...

“How To Improve Your Retail Sales With Role Play” by Bob Phibbs via The Retail Doctor Blog

by admin | Mar 26, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, HR, Resources, Retail Strategy, Sales Training

Nine powerful tips to improve this essential part of your sales training and grow your retail sales Are you looking for how to improve sales for your store? If you’re trying to grow your retail sales, role play is essential to your daily practice. Retailers who are...

“Is Sporting Goods a Clear Pandemic Winner?” by Tom Ryan & 22 retail experts weigh in on the discussion via Retail Wire

by admin | Mar 19, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, Customer Experience, Debate, Predictions, Retail Economy

Photo: Dick’s Sporting Goods Sporting goods is increasingly solidifying its position among the “pandemic winners,” with sales for the three major publicly held chains, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Academy Sports and Hibbett Sports, remaining well-above pre-pandemic...

“Balancing Inventory: Making Friends With Retail Pricing and Clearance Sales” by Bob Phibbs via The Retail Doctor Blog

by admin | Mar 18, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, Clearance Sales / Discounting, Consumer Behavior, Customer Experience, Event Planning, Resources, Retail Strategy

What is the difference between a clearance and a sale? A sale is often a specific brand promotion or even a storewide discount. Why do stores have clearance sales? To help get some of their money back when an item doesn’t sell in a profitable timeframe....